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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Hungryroot
Location
Remote
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$168,000 - $210,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ yrs of commercial software development experience
  • 3+ yrs of experience using Python and the wider ecosystem as the primary day-to-day env
  • 3+ yrs of designing and extending RESTful APIs
  • 3+ yrs of experience working with a web framework such as Django (preferred), Flask, Rails
  • 2+ yrs of relational SQL experience
  • 2+ yrs of experience troubleshooting production issue
Nice to have
  • Full-stack engineering experience is a big plus
  • Proficient in leveraging modern AI-powered developer tooling
  • Experience with AWS and its various core services
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC Tools)
  • Proficiency working with Git
What the job really is

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Hungryroot, you will be responsible for the technical design, implementation, and maintenance of backend features, including REST API endpoints and database schema changes. You will work independently on projects, mentor junior developers, and engage in technical discussions to drive the best solutions. Your role will also involve contributing to code quality through reviews and testing, as well as participating in the hiring process for new engineers.

Benefits
  • Remote-first: work from home, work from our NYC office, work from anywhere in the U.S. - you decide!
  • Equity
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Universal paid parental leave
  • Monthly Hungryroot credit for delicious, healthy groceries
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies mentioned beyond Python and RESTful APIs, which may limit exposure to other modern stacks.
  • The role involves mentoring, which may require strong interpersonal skills and patience.
  • The expected pay range is provided, but no specific salary is guaranteed.
  • The company emphasizes a remote-first culture, which may not suit everyone.
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